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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Northwestern Wildcats

College Basketball
#24Illinois
15-5
59-56
Final
Northwestern
9-10
Welsh-Ryan Arena

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Who won: Illinois 59-56

The Illinois Fighting Illini beat the Northwestern Wildcats 59-56 on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Welsh-Ryan Arena. Kofi Cockburn led the Illinois in points (22). Pete Nance led the Northwestern in points (21).

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Kofi Cockburn returned from a concussion and scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead No. 24 Illinois to a 59-56 victory over Northwestern on Saturday.

What it means

  • Illinois 4-2 on the road; Northwestern 6-5 at home.

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Game info

Venue
Welsh-Ryan Arena, Evanston, IL · Attendance 7,039
Officials
Donnie Eppley (Referee), Bill Ek (Referee), Chris Beaver (Referee)

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